God is Sovereign over all things!  Of course those of you who read our recaps are well aware of this.  I just want to proclaim that His will reigns in the life of our charity and its work.  Some of you know that due to health issues, I was overwhelmed last week and canceled the event.  A friend and precious brother called to encourage me and to state his willingness to minister in my absence.  I was thrilled and with gratitude accepted his offer!  The Lord refreshed me as Saturday approached.  I was delighted to be in the presence of God with those whom I love so much.  David McGuirk spoke an excellent word of encouragement with sincerity to the shelter residents.  He also demonstrated the love of Jesus as he “ministered” by mopping the floor and holding little ones with soiled diapers. Dave truly models an attribute I esteem highly, but see rarely…servant leadership.  Jesus is our greatest model!  Although being God’s Son… Our King, HOLY and PERFECT, He didn’t consider it “menial” to touch a leper, wash filthy feet (much nastier in those days than most of us can conceptualize), feed the hungry, proclaim new life and freedom to those who were entrenched in sin, ride on a humble donkey and carry the burdensome weight of the cross.  What has happened to the Church where it is the exception rather than the rule to see a leader actively demonstrates true servant leadership?  Dave shared that his first “ministry” was to sweep broken glass from a parking lot where the addicted littered their bottles. Some would say, “What a waste of time for someone as anointed or gifted!” The Bible says that humility comes before honor. His Word says that God will exalt the humble!! His eyes see all things… Sweeping broken glass is an act of worship as beautiful as the most melodious praise! I believe that this very heart is why Dave is so effective in his ministry! Thank you Dave for your obedience to God and your desire to serve however needed.  Thank you mostly to My Provider, Healer and Sustainer!

We are happy to report that the following individuals made a public profession of faith. 

Deshawn (age 17)
Deshawn stood to his feet, came to the cross and recommitted His life to Jesus.
Please keep him in your prayers…as he desires to be set apart! He boldly took a stand alone!
Joshua (age 8) Jesus, Savior and Lord!
Mary (age 39) Jesus, Savior and Lord! 

At The Cross

All quotes appear exactly as written…this includes spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors. I do this not to embarrass, I do so to protect the content of the request.  For clarity, I have personal comments italicized in parenthesis.  For confidentiality purposes, first name initials will substitute any names given.

“My name is “E”. I would like prayer for my family, my child, and my current situation. I want prayer for better understanding of the Lord’s Word.  I want prayer for my apartment and my car, and that God purify my heart.”

”Lust, attitude, anger”

“I need prayer for my children. All 4. I need prayer for patience and guidance. For strength and wisdom.” “K”

“Attitude” “Begen (?) to my friends and family.”

“I need strength to carry on and hope for my own roof over my head. Prayer for cure for HIV.”

“I would like to have a place to live.”

“I want the Lord to forgive me for having sex with another man outside my marriage when my husband was alive.  But most of all I want to be closer to my Lord Jesus and make it through the Golden gates of Heaven. But I want to pray for my mother and my friend, “J” and myself. But I give my all to the Lord.”

“My worries-my impatience for a husband-my iniquities” “V”

“I want to give the Lord my heart and except it from a gift and not for the devil to give to thee. By the Disiple?” “M” (I am very unclear on this one, but God isn’t!)

“gracias Por! Hener bibos a misPadres-gracias. Virgencita. Por Lor Buena que as sidoron migo.  Gracias Senor Por darme La bida y Lade Mis hidos gracias teoy por Todo lo que abita.” (I wish I knew Spanish!!!)

“I want prayer 4 my mom a get her checks from her job 2 get us outta here. Even though in a shelter Im glad Im alive.”

“For affordable housing, work (my own business) and to win my claim against the US Air Force.  Also the same for my mom #1 FOR A NEW RELATIONSHIP (FRESH) WITH GOD.  For friends and family to get saved. #2

“Dear God can you help my mom plec” (please?) Love, “A”

“My sins I had backslide on God.”

“Dear God help us get a house plec (please? This note is from the same child as above) Love, A”

“My family friends and enemies jobs”

“My boyfriend, my sister, my house, my stilling money. Me stilling me taking money from my family and lieing.”

“Controling I will yield and trust God. I want peace from terror.”

“My pride My self centered righteousness my assumptions of others.” “M”

“I would like to give my sins to god.”

“Take away my attitude Bless me with a better job that I enjoy, a house and a husband. I want a better relationship with God.”

“Dear God, I want my Dad and my Morther to go back together.”


(May these ladies and children inspire us to be so honest before God about our sins, our wrong attitudes, our misdeeds committed in “the flesh.”. As well, our very desperate need for God alone to rule our lives!)